10412195Occupational Experience
Course Information
Description
As interns, students work on electrical/electronic systems, vehicle and equipment maintenance, heavy duty brakes, suspensions, drive trains, and general shop maintenance. Types of jobs and competencies employed may vary depending on what area of the industry the employer represents. Technical competencies for this course may be performed either alone, as an experienced technicians helper, or a combination thereof.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Acquaint self with your sponsor's company policies and procedures
    Assessment Strategies
    On-the-job Performance
    Written Assignments/Products
    Criteria
    Apply policies and procedures to on-site performance
    Written documents meet company policies and procedures
    Verbal and email communication messages meet company policies and procedures

  2. Analyze shop skills employed in school that correlate with the workplace skills
    Assessment Strategies
    through supervisor evaluations of on-site performance
    through the completion of written assignments
    Criteria
    Transfer knowledge and skills learned in the classroom work to occupational work
    Identify shop skills employed at school with the workplace skills

  3. Evaluate the importance of certain shop skills to the job at hand
    Assessment Strategies
    through the evaluation by the work-site supervisor
    through the completion of written assignments
    Criteria
    Organize shop activities needed to complete an assigned task
    Meet rating scale #3 in the diesel competency profile booklet

  4. Determine what is expected of the entry level technician at the workplace
    Assessment Strategies
    through evaluations by the work-site supervisor
    through the completion of a written assignment
    Criteria
    Explain what is expected of an entry level technician at your sponsor's workplace
    You achieve a minimum of a 3 on the Student Internship Evaluation Form Performance Review for Technical Knowledge and Skill

  5. Adhere to workplace safety regulations and procedures
    Assessment Strategies
    through evaluation with the work-site supervisor
    through completion of written assignments
    Criteria
    Comply with your sponsoring company's safety regulations and procedures
    Meet rating scale #3 in the diesel competency profile booklet

  6. Adhere to environmental safety regulations
    Assessment Strategies
    through the evaluation by the work-site supervisor
    through the completion of written assignments
    Criteria
    Explain environmental safety regulations present in your sponsor's workplace
    Meet rating scale #3 in the diesel competency profile booklet

  7. Identify the personal attributes desirable in the workplace environment
    Assessment Strategies
    through evaluation by the work-site supervisor
    through the completion of written assignments
    Criteria
    You are eager to learn
    Seek additional information or clarification by asking appropriate questions or consulting references to complete work correctly
    Assume responsibility for learning
    Wear appropriate attire for workplace
    Meet standards for neatness and cleanliness
    You achieve a minimum of a 3 on the Student Internship Evaluation Form Performance Review for Attitude and Workplace Appearance

  8. Correlate the personal attributes needed to work effectively with peers and supervisors
    Assessment Strategies
    through interviews with peers
    through evaluations and interviews with work-site supervisor
    Criteria
    learner demonstrates the appropriate behaviors needed to work effectively with peers
    learner demonstrates the appropriate behaviors needed to work effectively with supervisors
    Maintain positive relationships with clients, co-workers, and supervisors
    Contribute to team success
    Resolve interpersonal conflicts effectively
    Accept constructive criticism
    Demonstrate constructive feedback skills
    Use appropriate, non-alienating language
    You achieve a minimum of a 3 on the Student Internship Evaluation Form Performance Review for Attitude, Workplace Appearance, and Interpersonal Skills

  9. Develop a sense of professionalism
    Assessment Strategies
    through evaluation by the work-site supervisor
    Criteria
    Demonstrate self-management by prioritizing duties on time in the equipment and heavy duty vehicle industry
    Complete work within expected timeframe
    Be present when scheduled with minimum absences
    Arrive to work on time
    Follow workplace ethics by admitting errors and correcting them
    Follow standard protocol; do not cut corners
    Maintain all equipment, tools, manuals and facilities appropriately
    Return all workplace materials to correct location after use
    Take initiative and begin assigned tasks without prompting
    Occupy time productively
    Complete works independently
    Maintain customer and company confidentiality
    Explain the technician's role in controlling the operating costs of a service facility
    You achieve a minimum of a 3 on the Student Internship Evaluation Form Performance Review for Self-management, Ethics, and Productivity

  10. Develop good communication skills in the workplace
    Assessment Strategies
    through evaluations by the work-site supervisor
    through the completion of written assignments
    Criteria
    Demonstrate effective oral communication skills
    Write clearly and effectively for task assigned
    Demonstrate active listening skills
    Work effectively with people who have different backgrounds, including those from underrepresented populations
    You achieve a minimum of a 3 on the Student Internship Evaluation Form Performance Review for Communication

  11. Explain the importance of documentation in the workplace
    Assessment Strategies
    through evaluations by the work-site supervisor
    through the completion of written assignments
    Criteria
    Forms and work orders required to complete a tasks are accurate and follows worksite protocol
    Meet rating scale #3 in the diesel competency profile booklet

  12. Describe the methods used to evaluate workplace performance
    Assessment Strategies
    through evaluations by the work-site supervisor
    Criteria
    Identify the processes used to evaluate diesel technicians in the workplace

  13. Estimate the skill level needed to complete a particular task
    Assessment Strategies
    through evaluation by the work-site supervisor
    Criteria
    Determine technical skills and skill level needed for specific worksite tasks
    Demonstrate technical knowledge for position
    Apply appropriate technical knowledge and strategies to workplace situations
    Make and implement sound decisions
    Use workplace resources efficiently and effectively to accomplish tasks
    You achieve a minimum of a 3 on the Student Internship Evaluation Form Performance Review for Technical Knowledge and Skill and Problem Solving

  14. Apply technical competencies and skills learned at school in the workplace
    Assessment Strategies
    through the evaluation by the work-site supervisor
    through the completion of required forms and repair orders
    on-the-job: when the job or task is complete and meets industry standards for the repair and service of diesel powered equipment and heavy duty vehicles
    Criteria
    Perform entry level diesel technician duties and tasks
    Meet rating scale #3 in the diesel competency profile booklet

  15. Display ability to work effectively with people from different backgrounds, including underrepresented populations
    Assessment Strategies
    through evaluations and interviews with work-site supervisor
    through interviews with peers
    Criteria
    Correlate the personal attributes needed to work effectively with peers, supervisors, and customers who have different gender, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, ages, or abilities
    You achieve a minimum of a 3 on the Student Internship Evaluation Form Performance Review for Global and Cultural Perspectives